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Little River
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Townsend, Tennessee

Your local guide to camping, glamping cabins, river tubing, fishing, and RV stays on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies — minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
May 16-17 • Annual
Townsend, TN
Festival Live Music Family Friendly All Ages Welcome

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Community Festival

Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games

Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
Date: May 16-17, Annual
Location: Townsend, TN
Admission: See website for details

Event Description

A long-running Townsend tradition celebrating Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture with live music, Highland games, dancing, clan gatherings, food, and family activities — right in the heart of the Peaceful Side of the Smokies.

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Area Attractions
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Cades Cove Loop Road
One of the most visited destinations in the Smokies — a scenic 11-mile loop with wildlife, historic cabins, open meadows, and stunning mountain views.
25 min away GSMNP Scenic Drive Wildlife
Why You'll Love It
Gateway to the Smokies — right outside your tent
Hiking, tubing, fishing & cycling on-site
30 min to Dollywood, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Hayrides, pool, campfire movies & more on weekends
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Cades Cove Loop Road
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Cades Cove Loop Road
Famous scenic 11-mile loop with wildlife, historic cabins, open meadows, and Smoky Mountain views inside the National Park.
Scenic Loop
The Townsend Wye
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The Townsend Wye
Popular public river access spot for swimming, tubing, and scenic Little River views right inside the National Park boundary.
River
Foothills Parkway
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Foothills Parkway
Scenic drive with sweeping Smoky Mountain overlooks, peaceful pull-offs, and wide ridge-top views minutes from the campground.
Scenic Drive
Little River Road
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Little River Road
Scenic National Park drive with river views, deep forest scenery, and roadside pull-offs — practically at the campground's doorstep.
Scenic
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
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Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
Shaded picnic spots along the Little River with swimming access and nearby short walks into the National Park.
Picnic
Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
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Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
Free public walking trail along Little River with peaceful scenery, tree markers, and easy access from the center of Townsend.
Trail
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